BE APART OF LUTHER MANOR'S HOSPICE TEAM

FULL TIME RN CASE MANAGER POSITION AVAILABLE

The Luther Manor Hospice RN Case Manager gives skilled nursing care to patients in their homes; administers medications and treatments.

• Uses tools of observation, interviewing, data history, and physical observation and assessment, to collect and document basic patient data for initial assessment.
• Visually observes and interprets changes in behavior, psychological and physiological status of patient for ongoing assessment.
• Develops nursing diagnosis and care plans individualized for each specific patient and modifies care plan based on ongoing assessment of patient condition.
• Evaluates patient compliance with self-medication and self-treatment, and modifies care plan accordingly.
• Contacts patient or family to set up schedule for home visits.
• Gives or directs total care for all patients including personal hygiene, comfort measures, nourishment, and provides physical and psychological support to the patient and family.
• Documents medication given, care given, patient condition, assessment, and patient diagnosis on patient charts.
• Maintains integrity of the patient chart
• Directs and applies problem-solving techniques in resolving issues.
• Drives to and from patients' homes and to meetings at other locations as necessary

• RN license to practice nursing in Wisconsin upon hire; valid Wisconsin driver's license upon hire; re-certification as required.
• Minimum of 2 years public health, home health nursing or hospice experience (preferred).
• Prefer 4-year bachelor degree in nursing or 3-year diploma. Will consider 2-year associate degree with significant experience
• Possesses outstanding interpersonal skills, including excellent written and verbal skills.
• Ability to effectively work with and through physicians, subordinates, customers, and other personnel in a cooperative manner in order to improve clinical quality outcomes.
• Tactful, dependable, empathetic and courteous
• Ability to communicate in a manner that is accepted and understood by staff, residents and families.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and professional conduct in all work-related and/or emergent situations.
• Thinks critically; utilizes sound judgment and is a team player.
• Good health and physical stamina and the ability to make in-home/facility visits.
• Experience working with computer systems; proficient in Microsoft, Excel and Word.
• Must have a valid Wisconsin driver's license and good driving record Must have auto insurance with Luther Manor minimum coverage requirements.